As the wildfires continue to ravage Hay River, the municipality continues to evacuate the area despite road closures.
According to the Town, no essential services are available for residents including food, gas, health, or pharmacy. Anyone remaining in the community are encouraged to be mindful of stress limited resources such as power and fuel.
Crews say they continue to go door to door to encourage anyone in their homes to get to the airport immediately.
The Town says yesterday saw little growth on the fire front, remaining approximately 15 kilometres south-west of Hay River.
Reports say the flames have crossed the river to the east but there is no danger to the KFN reserve or Riverwoods Area.
The department of Environment and Climate Change has set up a 100 person camp for new firefighters and sourcing additional equipment.
Additionally, crews say the fire guard west of Hay River is being doubled in width and extended southward to Delancy, and paramedics have arrived to support emergency workers.
